- Mitsubishi brings the L200 back to Europe and the UK.
- Power comes from a 2.4-liter biturbo diesel engine.
- European buyers miss out on the rugged trim levels.
The previous generation of the Mitsubishi L200 was discontinued from Europe in 2021, and the Triton, which arrived in 2023, remained off limits for the Old Continent. This changes this year, as the L200 pickup is rolling out in mainland Europe and the UK to rival the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.
Visually, the L200 is identical to the Triton, besides the badge on the tailgate. However, European buyers get access to a much narrower, dual-cab-only lineup compared to other regions. For example, Germany gets the L200 Diamant with steel wheels, or the L200 Diamant Top with black alloy wheels and glossy black inserts between the grille and the split LED headlights. Similarly, the UK is limited to the basic L200 Titan and the flagship L200 Barbarian, which is dressed like the high-spec Triton GSR.
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For comparison, the Triton is available in the more capable Raider trim in Australia, and in special editions such as the luxury Terra, the tough BF///MS, and the rally-inspired Triton Savana Sertões in Brazil. Don’t forget Thailand, where the pickup can be ordered in more body styles and even gets a unique front-end design for the Street trim.
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Inside, the five-seater cabin looks pretty basic, as it remains unchanged since the Triton made its debut back in 2023. Equipment includes an 8-inch infotainment display, a 360-degree camera, and a few ADAS.
Under the hood, the EU-spec Mitsubishi L200 is exclusively available with a non-electrified 2.4-liter biturbo diesel producing 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 470 Nm (347 lb-ft) of torque. Depending on the trim, the mill can be mated with a six-speed manual transmission and the part-time Easy Select 4WD system, or a six-speed automatic and the permanent Super Select 4WD-II system with a lockable rear differential.
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In the future, the diesel-only Japanese pickup could gain a hybrid powertrain option, likely shared with the mechanically-related Mitsubishi Pajero. However, this is expected to arrive closer to the end of the decade, likely combined with an extensive mid-lifecycle update.
The Mitsubishi L200 will hit German dealers in November, priced from €39,990 ($45,900) for the Diamant trim and from €52,990 ($60,800) for the Diamant Top. The midsize pickup is already available in the UK, with the L200 Titan starting at £36,295 ($48,500) and the flagship L200 Barbarian climbing to £39,995 ($53,500).
